Sweetpotato Burger with Avocado

Recipe by Kim’s Cravings. We all know and love a good veggie burger, but this sweetpotato veggie burger with avocado takes that love to a whole new level! Try for that outdoor summer barbecue or share on a platter for football party season. These sweets will be a hit with everyone.

Recipe

Servings 6 per container
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweetpotato yielding 1 cup puree
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans chickpeas
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs use gluten-free, as needed
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup celery diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Extras:

  • Spring mix lettuce
  • Pickled onions
  • Pickles
  • Your favorite burger buns
  • For guacamole topping use this recipe!

Instructions
 

  • Bake, microwave, or boil your sweet potato until tender. Remove/discard potato skin and, using a food processor or blender, puree the sweetpotato until smooth but thick. Transfer the sweetpotato to a large mixing bowl.
  • Next, add rinsed garbanzo beans to the food processor. Pulse just a few times to break up the beans, still leaving lots of texture. Add beans to large mixing bowl with sweetpotato.
  • Add bread crumbs to the sweetpotato mixture. Then, sauté bell pepper, onion and celery over medium-high heat.
  • Once your veggies are cooked, add them, along with the egg and seasonings to the bowl with the sweetpotato mixture. Stir to incorporate and divide burger mixture into 6 balls.
  • Cup each ball in your hands and squeeze, pressing it into a round compact patty. Refrigerate patties for approx. 30 minutes to set.
  • To cook, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium to high heat. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the patty is golden and the center is warm. Cooking times will vary a bit depending on the size of your burgers and type of pan/skillet used, so aim for a crispy outside with a warm tender center.
  • Once done, pile a lightly toasted bun high with greens, patty and top it off with a generous helping of guac and dig in!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Burger with Avocado
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
385
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
209
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
584
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
19
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 19g